Radiology Technologist-SGMF-Modesto*

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation is a not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people in the communities it serves. With 17 care centers in Modesto, Stockton and six other communities in the Central Valley, a full range of medical care is available at convenient locations. Physician services are provided by Gould Medical Group, Inc., serving Central Valley residents for more than 50 years.Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (SGMF)is a non-profit, multi-specialty health care organization affiliated with Sutter Health. Based in Modesto, SGMF provides quality medical care, health education and research activities in a five-county area. SGMF's medical staff includes family practitioners, internists and pediatricians, as well as a range of specialist physicians. Services include imaging, nuclear medicine, a health library, health education programs, occupational medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, infertility counseling, and weight management. Performs appropriate radiographic procedures for medical diagnosis under the direction of the radiologist and in accordance with established department procedures. Practices established radiation protection standards. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative. REQUIREMENTS
High school graduate or equivalent. Satisfactory completion of a Radiologic Technology program in an AMA accredited school of Radiologic Technology. Certified by the State of California Clinical and holds a CA Fluoroscopy Permit. Practical experience during Radiologic Technology Training is essential. Ability to perform examinations of excellent technical quality, in an efficient manner. Must possess or develop an in-depth knowledge of Radiologic instrumentation operation and quality control procedures. Must possess knowledge of or have the ability to learn the Quality Control procedures to be conducted by technologist. Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language are required. Knowledge of computers and their applications is required. The ability to be self directed and work with minimal supervision is required. The ability to deal with challenging patient interactions when patients are not well and unable to fully cooperate is required. The ability to pay attention to detail. The ability to manage competing demands on your time with a positive attitude is required. The ability to keep patient information confidential is required. The ability to recognize problems with films that may require immediate intervention from a physician is required. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist is optional.